Strange Electrical Problem

[Dave in MN]

Originally Posted by Robert/Texas

I’m experiencing a problem starting the engine in my ’28 roadster. This problem occurs about every three or four times that I go to start it.

When I turn on the ignition switch the ammeter shows no discharge and when I step on the starter nothing happens. The horn and lights work though. I’ve been able to solve this problem by putting the transmission in third gear and pushing the car a few feet forward and the car starts like it normally does.

All thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Robert

Guys, Please help me out here as I have not rebuilt a Model A starter motor in all the years I have worked on Model A's....
Is it possible he has a bad spot on the commutator of the armature resulting in no action or draw when the starter switch is closed? Could this situation along with open points be the exact description he is conveying?
Thanks for any comments.
Good Day!